A pair of documentary filmmakers is examining the implications of the rapid growth in cruise tourism projected for Sitka.
Tourism
Kodiak is slated to see its first cruise ships since 2019
Fifteen large and small cruise ships are scheduled to call in Kodiak, unless COVID-19 or the situation in Ukraine disrupts those plans.
Juneau Assembly OKs buying used gondola for Eaglecrest Ski Area
The gondola system is not a done deal for Eaglecrest. Several Assembly members on both sides of the close vote have concerns about a lack of public buy-in and unfairly leapfrogging other priorities.
The Forest Service is working to increase access to an underused Southeast bear-viewing site
The U.S. Forest Service says one of Southeast’s best bear-viewing sites has been under-utilized for decades, but the agency is updating infrastructure and re-tooling visitor permits to increase access.
Seward plans to welcome its first cruise ships since 2019
Seward’s economy relies heavily on tourism from cruises, and the effects of two canceled seasons in a row extend throughout the region.
Bill from Alaska delegation would extend waiver allowing cruises to bypass Canada ports
Alaska’s congressional delegation wants to extend the waiver of a law that makes Alaska-bound cruise ships stop in Canada.